The Voice of Van Buren County - July 23, 2019

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Plan raises water bills by 5 percent The Clinton City Council has accepted a rate plan from the Water Commission that will raise water bills by about 5 percent.

Those on city sewer can expect that bill to double. There will be a public meeting about the rates before they go into effect. No date for the meeting has been an-

nounced.

The council approved a non-binding resolution on the rate increase at its July 18 meeting.

Will Hinchey, manager of the Water Department, said in his report that water loss for the month was 40 percent for Clinton, 35 percent for Burnt Ridge, and 36 percent for Dennard.

He said the department is continuously dealing with breaks in water lines as the Highway 65 expansion projects continues north of Clinton.

Councilors also approved filling the final seat on the Water Commission with Kristen Fleming.

Also at the meeting, Fire Chief D.L.

Webb said the department will not be hosting movies in the park for August. The cost of newer movies is $900 to $1,000, he said, and the department “just can’t continue all the things we’re doing.” He said they have not yet decided if they will set up a haunted house this Halloween.

Police Chief John

Willoughby said his department has been busy. He said they have worked 11 accidents and written 52 citations.

Parks Chief Charles Wilson said the only hold-up for adding lights to the city’s tennis courts is money. He said about $9,000 is needed to complete the work.

Zoning official

Sgt. Mike Stephen’s body is escorted through Van Buren County on Thursday.

JPs approve fund transfer for clerk’s office

Services set for slain deputy A visitation will be held for Sgt. Mike Stephen at Eddie's Funeral Home, Calico Rock on Tuesday, July 23 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Calico Rock High School gymnasium on Wednesday, July 24 at 1 p.m.

Stephen, a deputy with the Stone County sheriff’s office, was killed last Thursday morning responding to a domestic welfare check at 2020 Flag Road, a rural part of the county between Leslie and Mountain View, near the Van Buren County line.

His killer was identified Friday as 39-year-old Samu-

el Fullerton. He also died at the house, though it was not immediately clear whether he took his own life or was shot by other deputies. Another resident of the house, 32-year-old Erika Johnson, was wounded with nonlife threatening injuries. Police said last Friday that two other deputies had responded to the call as well when the shooting began.

Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigations division are looking into the shooting.

On Thursday, Van Buren County res-

idents lined Highway 65 as Stephen’s body was taken to the Crime Lab in Little Rock, escorted by scores of law enforcement vehicles.

On Friday, the scene was repeated as his body was returned to Stone County.

Stephens, 56, was a 20-year veteran of law enforcement and a U.S. Army veteran as well as chief of the Pineville Fire Department.

Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered flags flown at halfstaff through the day of interment.

“It was heartbreaking to hear that Stone County Sher-

Stephen iff’s Deputy Mike Stephen was killed in the line of duty today.

Deputy Stephen’s death is a somber reminder that our law-enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect ours,” the governor said.

Pilot said not enough lift before crash

This is a file photo of a Colombian red-tailed boa constrictor. A similar snake is on the loose around Shirley.

Man reports escape of boa If you see an 11-foot boa constrictor in the woods, leave it alone.

That is the advice from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission offered after a Shirley man notified them July 18 that his pet Colombian redtailed boa constrictor had escaped.

The snake was last seen just before dark Wednesday on Banner Mountain Road near Shirley.

The man and AGFC personnel are searching for the snake. According to AGFC herpetologist

Kelly Irwin, the snake does not pose a threat to people.

“Based on information provided by the snake’s owner, it is used to being around people and is not aggressive, but it needs to be left alone,” Irwin said.

Boa constrictors, which are large, heavy bodied, nonvenomous snakes, kill prey by squeezing. They are found in the wild in Central and South America.

Anyone who sees the snake should immediately call 800482-9262.

Clinton Police have released the identities of those involved in a plane crash on July 13.

Piloting the small plane was Charles Michael Hardison, 66, of Clinton. His passengers were Maureen Ramona Ragsdale, 61, of Clinton, and a juvenile whose identity was not released.

Hardison told a Clinton Police investigator that he did not get enough lift or power and had to put

the plane down. The plane crashed just west of the bridge on Highway 65 near Stevenson Oil. All three occupants of the plane were airlifted to hospitals in Little Rock.

None of their injuries were life-threatening.

The plane was turned over to Dawson Aviation for transport and storage for NTSB investigators. The plane was owned by Richard Allen Scroggins of Clinton.

Bridge closure The Corps of Engineers will close one lane of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. July 23, weather permitting, to conduct a routine bridge inspection.

The closure has been coordinated with local emergency

and law enforcement agencies. If you are traveling in this area, expect delays, obey flagmen, and operate cautiously around equipment and work crews.

For more information, contact the Greers Ferry Project Office at 501-3622416.

A proposal to transfer $90,000 from county general to the circuit clerk’s office met with opposition from the former circuit clerk.

Current Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray explained at the July 18 meeting that she has been paying her staff out of the recorders cost fund but that money has not kept pace with payroll. The fund is $26,000 in the hole and she is asking for funds from county general to make payroll.

Former clerk Ester Bass, now a justice of the peace, said he did not believe state statute allowed such a transfer. He said the statute specifies what the recorders cost fund may be used for.

He said when he left office in January 2017 the fund contained $141,000 and it is now $26,000 in the hole with nothing left for automation expenses.

“I never had to come ask for money except one time, $15,000, to set up records system when gas and oil came in,” Bass said.

Gray said her office does pay for what she considers automation. She said she was trying to save the county money by paying staff out of the recorders cost fund. “I don’t think we’ve done anything wrong.”

County attorney Carol Crews took a look at the statute Bass was referencing and said she did not read it like he did. She said she did not think moving money from county general would be illegal.

Gray said it worked for two years and her office is “not in this pickle due to wrongdoing.”

She said payroll will be transferred back to county general next year.

“It really hasn’t worked,” Bass countered. “We’ve drained the pot dry.”

“She’s asking for $90,000,” Bass said.

“I’ve listened to us

Phillip Ellis said he is turning his attention to neglected lawns as grass and weeds grow longer.

Mayor Richard McCormac reminded everyone that Volunteer Days are set for Aug. 3 and Aug. 17.

Start time was set at 6:30 a.m. For more information contact City Hall at 745-8110.

turn down people for $30,000, $15,000, $10,000.”

“Are you willing to shut her office down?” JP Dell Holt asked Bass. “Because that’s what will happen.”

Gray asked that the Quorum Court cover what’s in the red currently, but said she will need more before the end of the year. Treasurer Mistie Wilson said payroll for the rest of the year for the office is around $70,000.

The proposed amount was amended to $40,000 from the original $90,000.

Bass voted against the ordinance, all other JPs voted in favor of it.

JPs also approved a resolution to allow the purchase of coffee, creamers, cups, water, sweeteners, and napkins for county offices. JP Brian Tatum said he wanted to make sure the items are available to the public, not “hidden away behind the kitchen somewhere.”

County Judge Dale James gave the road report, saying striping of some paved roads including Burnt Ridge, New Road, Scotland-Formosa, East Mountain, Gravesville Cutoff, Highway 389 and Highway 16 Loop will be done next month.

He also said the new bush hog was delivered.

Sheriff Lucas Emberton said the department had a busy month and was down a couple of deputies as two of them had been on administrative leave. He said CID has handled 443 cases total and said they are trying to keep the detention center “as full as we can” with federal and state inmates. There are 19 beds allotted to those inmates.

Emberton also said his jail advisory board has met three times and has about seven members showing up. He said they are looking for more members.

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Jordan to run for District judge Attorney Lorie Mason Jordan officially announced her candidacy for district court judge for the Ninth State District, Division One. Residents of Faulkner and Van Buren counties, served by the Ninth State District, may cast their ballots for the upcoming election in March 2020.

Prior to opening a law firm of her own in 2014, Mason Law Firm & Associates, PLC, Jordan gained invaluable experience working with the juvenile division for the 20th Ju-

dicial District (Faulkner, Van Buren and Searcy counties) circuit court, Arkansas Legal Services, and served as a deputy public defender in Faulkner County. In addition to representing clients in the private sector, through her firm, Jordan also serves as the city attorney for Menifee.

Upon graduating high school from Conway High, Jordan attained her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from UALR. She achieved her Juris Doctorate (2008) from UALR Wil-

liam H. Bowen School of Law, and became licensed to practice law in 2009.

Born and raised in Conway, Jordan and her sister (Nasha Seawright Scott) are the daughters of Henry Mason Jr. and Wilma Mason. Henry Mason Jr. has worked at Conway Corp. for 38 years. Wilma Mason retired after a successful 35-year career with Acxiom. Living a life of integrity, working hard, and serving the community are values that were instilled throughout Jordan’s childhood.

“At a very young age, I remember feeling immense admiration and respect for my parents’ work ethic, their dedication to our family and communities. My husband, Antonio “AJ” Jordan, and I hope to pass along the same morals and values to our two children,” she stated. They have one daughter, Maison, who is 4 years old, and one son, Liam, who is 18 months old.

Jordan stated, “as an attorney and small business owner, who is also raising a family

here, I celebrate the policies and programs that our public officials have implemented to improve Arkansas as a whole. If elected, I, too, would be an advocate for positive progress within such programs and would be eager to hear from the public regarding issues they want those in public office to improve.

I am proud of the progress our communities have made, and I hope to have the opportunity to do my part in continuing Arkansas’ positive progression.”

For more informa-

Jordan tion about Jordan and the campaign, visit www.masonforjudge. com,

Roads top Shirley agenda

Safety award - Mike Hennessee accepted a Transportation Safety Award from the Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation at a banquet in Fayetteville. Shirley was one of six schools in the state to receive this award for 2019. With Hennessee were Larry Fairfield (left), Superintendent Tyrene Gardner and School Board Vice President Sam Shull.

Shirley Mayor Lisa Hackett told the City Council at its meeting earlier this month that repairs had been done again on a washed-out section of road.

She said a larger culvert was installed at the road leading to Ethel Lowrance’s house and large boulders placed on each side to hold water back.

The work should prevent future washout at the entrance of th old Ellis Ward residence as well, she

said.

The mayor also said she has discovered that it is not illegal to place speed bumps on a city street.

It was determined that two speed bumps will be installed along Sam Street/Cliff Avenue.

The council approved the purchase of 3 tons of cold mix at a cost of about $110 per ton.

Hackett also told the council the NARC grant work to replace the water pipe connecting the two sides

Ready to go - The Highway 110 Fire Department got a facelift.

Volunteers came together to scrub and paint the meeting area. It features a full kitchen, two bathrooms and heat/air conditioning.

It is available for use to dues-paying members.

Calendar On Saturday, July 27, the Alread Community Center and EHC will host a cakewalk, cookout, ice cream, and bingo at the Alread Community Center cafeteria.

The fun starts at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton at 6 p.m.

Aug. 6. Members and guests are encouraged to come 30-45 minutes early to socialize before the start of the meeting.

of the city was set to go out for bid Aug 1.

It is still hoped for that the work should be done before school starts back Aug. 13.

The mayor announced that the city was eligible to apply for the AR DOT overlay funds. She said the mayor chooses the street to be overlaid not a DOT representative. The city will re-apply for the funding.

The next council meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12.

(Photo from Facebook)

Meetings All meetings are open to the public.

Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton.

Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East.

Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month

at City Hall on Highway 65.

Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room.

Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center.

Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East.

Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth

Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building.

South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room.

Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building.

Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.

The South Side School District is accepting bids on a decommissioned, inactive school bus.

It is a 2004, 65 passenger, International. It is currently not in running condition. Additional information may be provided at Administration Building or bus shop.

Sealed bids will be accepted at the administration building, 334 South Side Road, Bee Branch, Arkansas, until 3:00 p.m., July 30th.

Clinton Police Department

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- Incident reports -

52

Citations issued -

-Accidents - 11 Felony charges filed Calls for service - - 6 73 Misdemeanor warProperty checks/ rants filed - 1 Extra patrols - 213 Training hours reMotorist assists - 1 ceived - 47.5 ATM/Bank Escorts K-9 training hours -5 27.5 Other agency asActive open investisists - 31 gations - 20 Funeral escorts - 4 Investigations Alarms - 7 closed - 6 Warnings issued – Search warrants - 1 59

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Page 3 60 years of marriage

Barnett and Ruth Bruce are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a party from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Petit Jean Electric community room. Friends and family are invited.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

tender seedlings with wait and see.

I wish everyone a shade cloth on hot good week. Until next sunny days.

If you have intime, God bless. fo about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Patsy Ward Formosa

DeLane Story has been busy canning salsa this week. That sounds like something good for this winter.

Ruth Webb and I went to town on Tuesday. We had a good shopping trip.

We both got home in good shape!

Happy anniversary to Sindee and David Morse. They celebrated their day on July 18.

We had a big walnut tree cut out of the yard on Thursday.

Now I have a bunch of walnuts to pick up again! But hopefully, it will be the last time for it.

We went to the Decoration at Nubbin Hill on Saturday.

We enjoyed the time we spent there. We got to visit with lots of friends and relatives that we hadn’t seen in a while. It’s always good to catch up with family and friends.

Bonnie and Ricky Drewry came and also Peggy Wiatt came down from Harrison, so we had a good little family visit, also.

I don’t know about everyone else, but this weather has made my skin start leaking and I don’t like that! The humidity has been horrible, but the weatherman says it will be better this week. So we will wait and see.

My little tub garden has got some veggies coming on, we got the first tomato on Friday and now there is about five more turning. I have some little green beans and the cucumbers are blooming good. My pepper plants are growing good and also the okra. Don’t know if they will produce, but we will just have to

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The Last Quarter Moon is official Wednesday at 9:18 p.m.

The Crabtree Senior Might Potluck and Fun Night is Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Foursquare Church. The potluck theme is “grilling foods.” Persons 55 and greater will be welcomed.

The Alread Back To School Bash is Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., in The FUN Park. A water slide, bounce house and more kid pleasers are planned. Then at 4 p.m., it’s a Cake Walk at the community center. Followed at 5 with a cook out and homemade ice cream social. Then at 6 p.m, it’s bingo, sponsored by EHC and ACCDA. Sunday is Milk Chocolate Day. The first milk chocolate drink may have have been invented in the 1800s in Germany.

But the milk chocolate “bar” wasn’t invented until 1875, thanks to Swiss chocolatier Daniel Peter and Henri Nestlé.

Sunday night, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks. This is not a strong one but a few tips will help.

Check the weather.

Get away from light pollution. And be patient.

There is still time to direct sow some quick-to-harvest crops, such as kale, chard, beans, carrots, cucumbers, basil, dill, oregano and cilantro.

The warm ground ensures quick germination and rapid growth.

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The Towery-Hall reunion was Saturday, June 29, at the Shirley Community Center.

Those attending were Paul and Peggy Magee of Dallas, Texas, Tony and Flo George of Denver, Colorado, Michael and Nancy Bradford of Selma, Texas, John Towery of Dover, Delaware, Mike Verble of Nashville, Tennessee, Larry and Lillian Hall of Orlando, Florida, Fred and Denise Polmann and children John, Jacob, Steven of Orlando, Florida, Marcus and Ashley Polmann and two children of Apopka, Florida, Rick and Laura Yanke, children Christine and Luke of Orlando, Florida, Greg and Linda Hall, grandchildren Miles nd Maritza Herrera of Colorado Springs, Colorado, John Malone of Dallas, Texas, Dave and Carolyn Masterton of Greenbrier, Lee and Sheila Rogers, children Jacob and Jordan of Conway, Josh and Paula Cossey of Shirley, Josh and Jenny Harden of West Fork, Drew and Leslie Mayer and children Madison and McKenzie of Bentonville, Vince and Sherry Henderson of Little Rock, Tommy Malone of Fort Smith, Nancy Malone of Fort Smith, Mike Hall of Clinton, Jeff Hall of Clinton, Robin Huggins of Clinton, Lueda Towery of Edgemont, Gale and Mary Smith of Hot Springs Village, Kel-

ly and Joan Verble of Hot Springs, Kirby and Ashton Mize and children Canon and Kallie of Conway, Heath and Kelsy Carley of Conway, Jack and Dorene Towery of Shirley, Charles Smith of Shirley, Jim Berry of Fairfield Bay, Nanette Berry of Conway, Margaret Earnhart of Shirley, Melanie Fosko, children Ryan and Reece of Shirley, Penny Little, sons Nash, Hogan, Lex, Jo Carol Hamilton of Shirley, Jack Lewis of Shirley. Jack Towery was the oldest one that attended.

Kirsten Sowell, sons Jax and Max, daughter Serenity of Little Rock visited Judy Sowell on the Fourth of July. They were celebrating the adoption of Serenity being final and the Fourth of July.

Freda and Earnie Sowell are busy tending their garden and waiting for two great-grandbaby's to get here this summer.

Jim and Tina Mahoney of Seminole, Florida, are here visiting Mary McWilliams.

Jo Carol Hamilton has been to St. Francisville, Louisiana visiting with her cousins, Karen Stutzman and Ginger Reames.

Carolyn Ussery spent Friday and Saturday visiting her sister and brother, Wanda Poynor and Jimmy Hooten.

Carolyn Ussery is the newest member of the Demascus E.H. Club.

Wanda and Dwayne Shannon of Clinton, Nina Johnson and her sister Frankie Glover of Conway visited with Glenda Keenihan and Calla Linn and spent time at the Shirley Museum.

Visitors at the Shirley Museum last Saturday were Greg and Sue Brown of Heber Springs, Alice Brown of Fayetteville, Marsha Hensley of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Danna Hensley of Clinton.

All except Sue Brown were former residents of Shirley.

The R 5 Arena had a good crowd for last

Friday night's rodeo.

Dog days of summer officially began July 3 and last until August 11. The old-timers used to say that snakes go blind during this time.

Hurricane Barry brought much needed rain to this area.

Myrtle and Arnie Arrick went to Branson over the weekend to a Hoffman family reunion; 73 people attended from all over the United States.

They had a wonderful time and went to see the Presley Show.

Danna Hensley, Doris Brown and Marsha Hensley from Tulsa, Oklahoma traveled to Mountain View and had lunch at the Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

We attended the music night at the Senior Center. Everyone had a great time and if you missed it now is the time to mark your calendar for the next one, that will be Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. You will have a great time.

Nell Stroud has made a crocheted throw or lap quilt and donated it to the Senior Center and they will sell tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) until Oct. 18 when the drawing will be held on music night at the Scotland Senior Citizens Center. Elaine Griggs (745- 8677) will be the person to contact for more information and/or to purchase tickets.

Our First Saturday Breakfast will be at the Scotland School Cafeteria on Aug. 3. We serve at 8 a.m. and the cost is $6. Plan on coming for a good breakfast, good fellowship and a good time.

After breakfast the Senior Center will start their game day. Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pool tournament registration at 9 a.m., bingo starts at 10. They always have something to serve for lunch. I am not sure of the cost.

On July 18, 23 Masons gathered at the Scotland Masonic Lodge to help with the Masters Degree for Jerry Spears.

Donald Ramsey had a good turnout for his Music Concert and Bonfire last Saturday night. People are already asking if this will be a regular happening. They must have had a good time.

If anyone has Scotland News call 592-3935 and we will do our best to get it in the paper. Be safe and have a great week.

Senior Centers

The Clinton Senior Center on Yellowjacket Lane is hosting a car show beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 3, 2019.

At 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, there will be a Back to School Brunch at the Clinton Center for grandparents and their grandchildren to kick-off the school year.

The Aging Program’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Cowboy Catfish Dinner, is Aug. 28-31 from 5-9 p.m. Volunteers are always needed. Contact your local center to find out how to help.

Did you know rides are available to the Clinton and Fairfield Bay centers, for shopping and to local medical appointments for seniors 60 and over?

Call 884-7800 in Fairfield Bay or 745-8140 in Clinton for more information.

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Obituaries

Lucy Barnum

Lucy Lavone Barnum, 79, of Shirley, passed away Saturday July 20, 2019 at her home. Born December 12, 1939 in Shirley to the late Sam and Kimmie Powell Hooten, Lucy was of the Baptist faith, an avid gardener, and a homemaker.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Barnum of Shirley; sisters Alice Lovell of Clinton, Joyce Bigelow of Clinton, Lois Allen of Springdale, and Juanita McClaine of Springdale; along with several nieces, nephews, friends and other family.

Lucy is preceded in death by her parents, husband Doine Barnum; brothers Pleas Hooten, Sammy Hooten, and Dean Hooten; and grandson Kaelin Thomas.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 23, at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Services will follow at 11 a.m. with Brother Bob Leal officiating with burial following in Eglantine Cemetery in Shirley.

Melinda Stratton of Hot Springs; daughter and sonin-law, Julie and Laurence Gilbert of Harrison, Arkansas; daughter and fiance, Kim Stratton and TJ Mitchell of Jefferson City, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Paula Stratton of Houston, Texas; and brother, Denzil Stratton of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Stratton was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ralph Jr. Services were 11 a.m.

Friday, July 19, 2019, at Fairfield Bay BapRichard Stratton tist Church. Burial was at Richard Dennis Strat- Woodland Memorial Park. ton, 72, of Hot Springs, Ar- Roller-McNutt Funeral kansas, passed away Ju- Home, Clinton. ly 16, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1946, in Magnolia, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Peggy Stratton.

After a short stint in the Army, stationed at a NATO base in Naples, Italy, Richard used his degree as a chemist, making resin and consulting for various chemical companies over the years before retiring in 2007. After retirement, he volunteered his time as an EMT and as a deacon at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church Jimmy Daniels Jimmy Ray Daniels, 30, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.

He also loved serving his of Little Rock, Arkansas community as a Commu- passed away July 11, 2019. nity Club Board Member. He was born August 23, Richard was a lifelong, avid 1988 in Little Rock to Melva duck hunter, trumpet play- Douglas and the late Roner, and golfer, and he loved ald Daniels.

Jimmy Ray was a despending time visiting his children and grandchildren. voted and loving father. He He is survived by his enjoyed riding motorcycles wife, Martha; son and and throwing horseshoes. daughter-in-law, Greg and He was an avid hunter and

fisherman.

Preceding Jimmy Ray in death are his father, Ronald Daniels; brother, Phillip Allen; and grandfather, Joe Daniels.

He leaves behind his wife, Amber Daniels of Alexander, Arkansas; daughter, Jackie Ray Daniels of Alexander; mother, Melva Thurber and husband Wesley of Alexander; maternal grandparents, Richard and Martha Sue Douglas of Scotland, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Ann Thomas of Vinita, Oklahoma; sister, Amanda French and husband Steve of Clinton, Arkansas; step-brother, Chris Thurber of Scott, Arkansas; and many family members and friends.

Celebration of Life service was noon July 18 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, Benton.

Bonnye Davis

Bonnye Lee (Nunley) Davis was born on August 17, 1931 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Monroe and Eula (Scott) Nunley and passed from this life on July 13, 2019 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of almost 65 years, Billy Joe Davis; and one daughter, Vicky Davis.

Left to cherish her memory are one son, Jim Davis of Dennard, other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at Faith Church of Dennard at a later date with pastor Kelly Johnson officiating. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.

Tips for senior summer safety

By Torrie Caston Smith pation and sunken eyes. gans. Turn on your air with natural fabrics like a UA Extension agent Drink plenty of water conditioner and/or fans. lightweight wool, cotton

The hottest part of summer is upon us and with that can bring in a lot of dangers for pets, children, adults, and seniors. There are lots of outdoor summer activities that everyone can enjoy and should take precautions before going outside. Our seniors are particularly susceptible to summer dangers so here are my top five tips for senior summer safety.

1. Drink Water. Seniors are notorious for drinking coffee all day long. While coffee is a liquid, it contains caffeine and caffeine will dehydrate you so it is not a drink that will quench your thirst. Signs of dehydration in senior adults include confusion, difficulty walking, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, inability to sweat or produce tears, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, low urine, consti-

throughout the day to make sure you stay hydrated.

2. Sunscreen – Wear It. Apply Often. There are many options available, so there is not an excuse for not wearing sunscreen. Find a brand or type that you will wear, and make it part of your getting ready routine. All skin hues need sunscreen. Protect your skin. The darkening of the skin from the sun is skin damage, not a healthy glow.

In addition to sunscreen for your skin, use a lip balm with a SPF (sun protective factor).

3. Keep Cool. Lower temperatures have been shown to increase life expectancy. Even small increases in body temperature can shorten the lifespan of senior adults who are fighting a chronic medical condition. When the body is too hot for too long, it can damage the brain and other internal or-

If you do not have air conditioning, go to the movies, the mall, the library or church to find refuge in cooler spaces. Many senior adults want to save money and try to do so by not turning on the air conditioning – let’s save our health by keeping cool.

4. Dress for the Weather.

Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays that are harmful to vision. Too much sun can also be irritating to your eyes, so protect them. In addition to sunglasses, wear a hat.

A hat serves two purposes. It helps shield your eyes, and it also helps shield your face, neck and ears from the sun, which lessens your chances of sunburn and skin cancer. Breathable clothing will keep you covered, protected from the sun and cool all in one. (No polyester double knits in the summer.)

If you don’t like the new synthetic blends, go

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or linen. Long-sleeved shirts made of appropriate summer materials will not only protect you from the sun but will also help you feel cooler.

Don’t forget your shoes when dressing for the summer. Flip-flops may be in style, but they are a fall hazard. If you want to wear sandals in the summer, choose those with walking support and back straps. When you wear sandals without socks, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your feet.

5. Know the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness.

Hyperthermia is heat-related illness, and senior adults are at particular risk. Many of the those who die of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, are over 50 years of age.

There are several levels of heat-related illness: Heat stress occurs when a strain is placed on the body as a result of hot weather.

Wilma Allen

Wilma Geneva (Duncan) Allen, age 88, of Fox, Arkansas passed from her earthly life on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Wilma was born on November 14, 1930 in Fox, Arkansas to the late Albert and Bitha (Lowrance) Duncan.

Wilma was a member of Fox Assembly of God. She worked at the shirt factory in Mountain View for 25 years.

She was a great cook who loved canning, making fried pies and she also loved to read.

Wilma is survived by one daughter, Janie Cannon and husband Garland of Searcy; two sons, Rick Allen and wife Anna of Searcy, Ted Allen and wife Sue of Fox; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Raphael, her parents, and one brother, Milburn Duncan.

Funeral services was 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Fox Assembly of God. Interment was at Fox Cemetery in Fox. Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mountain View.

Heat fatigue is a feeling of weakness brought on by high outdoor temperature.

Symptoms include cool, moist skin and a weakened pulse. The individual may feel faint.

Heat syncope is sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat.

The skin appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool.

The pulse may be weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal.

Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs after strenuous activity in the heat. The skin is usually moist and cool, and the pulse is normal or slightly raised. Body temperature is mostly normal.

Heat cramps often are caused by loss of electrolytes due to sweating. People on salt-restricted diets may be at increased risk for heat cramps even without strenuous exercise.

Heat exhaustion is a warning that the body is getting too hot. The individual may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordi-

nated, nauseous and sweating a lot. The body temperature is usually normal, and the pulse is normal or raised. The skin is cold and clammy.

Heat exhaustion often is caused by the body’s loss of water and salt.

Heatstroke is life-threatening. An individual with heatstroke has a body temperature above 104°F. Other symptoms may include confusion, bizarre behavior, fainting, staggering, strong rapid pulse, dry flushed skin, lack of sweating, possible delirium or coma. Heatstroke may damage the kidneys, heart, lungs, muscles, liver, intestines and brain. Emergency medical treatment is necessary; call 911 immediately.

If you have a senior in your life, don’t forget to check on them during the day to make sure they are OK. These are also good tips for all of us to follow. Stay safe this summer and have lots of fun before the leaves start to change and the best season arrives, football season.

The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

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Parents’ Day honors deserving parents National Parents’ Day was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution “recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their children.” The 4th Sunday in July is Parents’ Day. So, in addition to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day, we have Parents’ Day. My parents were in their late 30s when I was born. They were great parents to their seven children. I am their sixth child. Home was always a wonderful place. We made it through the Great Depression years. I think we always had enough food but I’ve heard Mama say she knew some

people who at times, during the Depression, had only mustard greens to eat, even for breakfast.

Daddy always worked and worked hard to make a living.

Mama never worked outside the home, and she never learned to drive a car. She worked though, inside the home. She had far more to do than today’s homemaker has to do. She managed to keep everything done that needed to be. They planted a garden and she canned vegetables and fruit. Daddy butchered hogs for meat.

They also killed chickens for meat. They may have eaten squirrel also. I’m not sure I ever tasted squirrel. But my brothers used to hunt

squirrel.

After electricity was brought to our area, we acquired a refrigerator and a washing machine. No more hanging a jug of milk into the water in the well to keep it fresh. No more scrubbing clothes on a rub-board in a tub of warm water, that was heated in the big iron kettle. I inherited the big iron wash kettle.

The antique iron kettles are sometimes used for planting flowers.

But I’ve never planted flowers in mine.

Looking at the kettle, I can’t even fathom how physically hard chores were, back then, when I was a child.

I don’t remember doing a lot of chores, as a child, although I know I helped to do

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some of the work. I think Mama and Daddy might have “sheltered” their two youngest by doing the work themselves. It may be that they dreaded the time we would grow up, like our older siblings, and move away from home, leaving them lonely after they’d raised a big family.

Mama often spoke of being raised in a big family – she had nine siblings – and she talked of how she and Daddy raised a big family. When she was left alone after Daddy’s death, she always spent the nights with some of us. She stayed alone in her house during the day, but when nighttime came, she never mastered the challenge of

ah 17:9) Wow! Maybe I was wrong about how to be right with God and to get to heaven; things no one can afford to be wrong about. I was, because I thought it was by being good.

The good news is, as bad as we all may be, God sent a Savior for what He calls sinners. “God demonstrated His own love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) We are told plainly how to be right with God and

how to make sure we go to heaven when we die.

Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) We must repent of our sins and trust Christ’s death and resurrection on our behalf.

It’s not what we do that matters; it’s what Christ did for us. We simply turn to Him and trust Him. That’s right. You can’t afford to be wrong about this one thing.

Eternity is at stake.

“He is no fool who trades what he cannot keep to get what he can not lose.” We cannot keep our own lives, we will die, so we trade it in for Christ’s eternal life. What a deal! It’s the right thing to do.

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People don’t like to be wrong… about anything. And I am one of them. They told me money grows on trees and I knew that was wrong.

Have you checked the price of pecans, essential oils and peaches lately? “Look before you leap,” is a good proverb; but so is “He who hesitates is lost.” You gotta know when to fold ‘em know when to hold ‘em when you’re sittin’ at the table and the dealin’s done, or you could lose

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July 24: Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, capri blend vegetables, jade salad.

July 25: Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

July 29: Hamburger, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans, watermelon.

July 30: Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes.

July 31: Pizza, salad, strawberries and angel food cake dessert.

it comes to poker or proverbs.

I once thought I was a good old boy but then I read in the Bible that Jesus said, “No one is good but One, that is, God.” (Luke 18:19) I began to see things from God’s perspective (the Holy Bible) and saw I was pretty much wrong about everything. God said this: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are My ways your ways.” (Isaiah 55:8) “The heart of man is deceitful above

July 23: Grilled chicken salad, crackers, melon, banana nut bread.

July 24: Meatballs w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, wheat roll, lemonade pie.

July 25: Barbecue chicken breast, Brussels sprouts, potato salad, cobbler.

July 26: Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, 2 hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce.

July 30: Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

July 31: Submarine sandwich, macaroni sal-

July 23: Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, 5-way blend vegetables, roll, sherbet.

July 24: Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, capri blend vegetables, jade salad.

July 25: Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

July 29: Hamburger, baked beans, seasoned potato wedges, watermelon.

July 30: Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes.

July 31: Pizza, salad, strawberries and angel food cake dessert.

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being totally by herself at night. We children provided her a place in our homes each evening. After all, she was one of our parents.

And parents are worthy of being loved and cherished and cared for. They play an enormous role in how their little ones turn out.

Becoming a good parent takes spunk, love and determination.

My parents, Walter and Frona Baker, deserved to be honored in their role as parents.

I’m fortunate to have

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had them to love and guide me.

I hope Parents’ Day becomes as popular as other holidays.

When we consider how we were raised, it may cause us to be all that we can be. Even if our childhood home life was not ideal, perhaps we had at least one special person in our lives that made a difference. And we can be grateful for that and honor that person.

Happy Parents’ Day to all deserving parents.

Reach for the Stars - Walk on Mars Once upon a time I asked the 7 year old boy, Andrew, who lived next door to me, "When you grow up, what would you like to be?"

"I want to be the first man to walk on Mars."

I said, "That's a lofty vision to dream of becoming."

Maya Angelou wrote that “the desire to reach The stars is ambitious, the desire to reach Hearts is wise." I looked into his eyes The young boy's face was beaming.

I told him to "never stop dreaming."

Already the surface of the moon has been walked upon And space travel technology is long time known.

But the question for the need of such a quest is asked Is planet Earth becoming full of contamination?

With the overflow of physical and spiritual pollution That there seems to be no purposeful solution Will we become an endangered species?

Because of our careless and thoughtless hypothesis?

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July 24: Barbecue chicken breast, Brussels sprouts, potato salad, cobbler.

July 25: Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, 2 hushpuppies, hot spiced apples.

July 29: Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

July 30: Pinto beans/ ham slice, marinated tomato and cucumber, turThe late great nip greens, cornbread, statesman Adlai Stepears. venson once July 31: Submarine Wrote "We all travsandwich, macaroni sal- el together on the little ad, peaches.

space ship Earth. How long we get to remain on it is determined By the care and concern we give to our fragile planet."

To each succeeding generation is passed the responsibility To seek and to search out the possibility Of saving themselves and planet Earth By reaching for the stars - planning to walk on Mars.

The Holy Bible teaches "man was created To become "stewards of the EARTH." And that the HEAVENS belong to God! Space Exploration, nor population Or colonizing the planets are even hinted, Suggested or dreamed about. Man In this day and age are going beyond The boundaries for existence.

Because the Bible does say, "What a man can conceive in his mind And believe in his heart, he can achieve."

That's called (the Power of Creation)!

And nothing will be denied him what he has "imagined to do" by following this formula Thought + Action + Faith = Materialization.

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South Side High School registration: July 29th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

July 30th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

July 31st from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

August 1st from 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Be prepared to allow time to complete the beginning of the school year paperwork at registration.

7th grade students will need to bring their birth certificate, current shot record, and social security card when they register.

All new students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring the following: birth certificate, social security card, current shot record, academic records, address of previous school, current mailing address, proof of residence, and phone

12th and 11th grades 10th and 9th grades 8th and 7th grades New student registration

number. High school registration forms can be downloaded from the school’s website under the community tab.

Students will purchase lockers and parking permits at this time.

Lockers will cost $3 and parking permits are $5.

All students who drive to school must register their vehicle with the office. To register your vehicle you must bring the following: auto registration, proof of insurance, and driver’s license.

If you have any questions, please call the high school office at 501-654-2242, ext. 115.

A Star is born Robert R. Gaut chronicles the first year in the life of German shepherd Star.

Nov. 1, 2018

Windy and rainy today, and 44 degrees, kind of yukey out there.

Star is 6 months old today and I just weighted her at 53.6 pounds and there isn't an ounce of fat on her. She is getting taller and will fill out one of these days but she almost looks skinny but she runs at top speed where ever she goes. We have survived the first 6 months, not sure I will make the next 6 months. She is very head strong and demanding and is now telling me when it is time to hit the sack. Think I will have another cup of coffee then bundle up and hit the trails and let the Pack run for a while, I also need to get out and Stop by the Shirley or walk.

Clinton location for an application or call Gaya Nov. 6 Heard Corky barkor Shauna at 501-7238170 in Shirley, or Don- ing off in the distance, I na Biggs at 501-253- knew he had something cornered so I went to see 1372 in Clinton. what he had. Well they have a pretty good size hole dug in and around some rocks and you can bet that there is something in there. I finalMartin, 39, Clinton ly left and called them, Phillip Neff, 48, Shir- but Corky, Sig, Remmie, ley and Buffie Carrigan, and Wessie are still at it, 45, Shirley but at least I know where John Tucker, 48, they are and they will be Saint Joe and Vonda there a while. Corky will Harness, 53, Saint Joe not give up especially Roger Snover, 60, when he has help and Clinton and Cindy even Star got in on the Burge, 60, Clinton act but she came home Shawn Ware, 49, with me. Never a dull Clinton and Melanie moment around here.

Barker, 49, Clinton Put a new collar on Star.

Ryan Thompson, She is Pretty in Pink and 35, Clinton and Karen in the twilight she is like Stanley, 30 Clinton a ghost in the woods.

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For the Record/June Marriages

Hunter Fooshee, 23, Damascus and Victoria Hart, 21, Center Ridge Dustin Metheny, 26, Clinton and Katie Smith, 24, Clinton John William Hastings IV, 22, Clinton and Bethany Wilson, 22, Damascus Jacob Vallance, 38, Damascus and Jordan Burke, 28, Damascus Paris Terry, 21, Dennard and Myra Hawes, 21, Dennard Nathan Andrews, 24, Clinton and Gerian Divorces Colleen Taylor vs.

Zachary, 20, Clinton Edward Griffin, 36, Jerry Taylor Candace Hightower Clinton and Kirsten Burnett, 28, Coldwater, MS vs. Kenneth Hightower Christopher Robbis Corey Breedlove, 38, Clinton and Vanessa vs. Kelly Robbins

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I was gone most of the day and when I got home we headed to the pond and my Shooting Star shot off again in nearly perfect form.

Looks like more rain with this bank of clouds moving in from the NW. Got everyone fed and put up except Corky, Sig, Star, and Cassie.

They ate now they are off chasing something, will need to round them

Star shows off her new pink collar. up in a little while.

Nov. 10

Had my first getabout with the Pack this morning in freezing temps, started out at 23 degrees and ended back at 25. No ice on the pond yet, the water is still too warm, but Star ran through it anyway. The outside water for the Mutts in a 5 gallon bucket is frozen solid. Star is getting pretty aggressive towards the others now, sometimes I think she is playing but this morning she wasn't and I had to break up a couple of skirmishes, no blood shed but she is definitely taking over slowly but surely and she just turned 6 months old. She is pretty head strong and knows what she wants.

front legs and growled.

The room became dead calm and silent, Corky laid back down and I went to work after I gave him a great big hug.

They don't pay any attention to me but let my little short-legged buddy talk and they listen.

I need to learn how to growl.

Nov. 22

BOOF, OK Corky I will go down and let you run. Opened the front door and Corky, Sig, and Star headed out into the darkness, I will give them a few minutes then see who wants back in, then try to get some sleep, Corky will be out all night. Never a dull moment around here.

Another awesome Nov. 30 Its a warm 62 out day. I have 39 degrees, calm wind, clear blue there with a light southsky with a touch of frost erly breeze. First thing on the grass. Turned the I saw was a huge tree Pack loose and trying to across my West fence, I calm Star down, she is have over a mile and 1/4 pretty aggressive with a fence and this happens couple of the others first every now and then. Was thing and I'm trying to planning on just taking it teach her to behave. Al- easy today but will put so missing a couple of Star and the pups in the items this morning, one back yard, go down and house shoe and one get the chain saw and glove, hope that they fence repair stuff, turn turn up in one piece, not Colt and Ruger out and Nov. 20 sure if it is Star or Cas- go to work before the Yesterday while in sie. rain comes. Star got the woods on our getin the pond right away about I heard and saw Nov. 27 so let the games beBeen a long day, gin, got a good shot of through the treetops 3 massive flocks of geese just got everyone taken her Olympic form, I beheaded South. Didn’t care of and headed up- lieve she loves the water see any this morning but stairs to bed. Corky was as much as Corky loves Star got in the pond and asleep on the couch. his bike. Star is getting I know the water is cold Star ran up and got on big, I can’t weigh her and when she is running her bed, well it was mine anymore, my bathroom in the woods she is like at one time, now she scales said we were too a ghost. When stand- lets me sleep in it, got all much, but I estimate her ing still she is hard to snuggled in, turned the around 65 pounds now. see. Now a little humor, light off and was get- She will be 7 months old this morning I was trying ting warm when, boof, Sunday, on Corky’s 14th to clean up and when I boof, Boof, Boof, BOOF, birthday. got to the living room Star and several others were romping and playing. I hollered at them Dalai Lama to settle down but that Don't let the behavior of others did no good, then Corky destroy your inner peace. who was laying on the couch, raised up on his

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Fishing Report shallow. There is shad GALORE in lake at present. Check your general places for fish as they are close by, and use spoons, inline spinners and swimbaits in 25-55 feet.

North Arkansas

White River

The rain brought in by the remnants of Hurricane Barry in the Gulf did not deter this youngster from having a big day fishing for crappie at Crowley's Ridge State Park last weekend.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 7-172019) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said, “Barry came and went and left behind about 3½ inches of rain in the river’s watershed.

We’re just thankful that it was a steady rain with little runoff. Since I live on a river, my thoughts and prayers are with the people of south Arkansas that are dealing with flash floods.”

Greg said the river was muddy on Monday and Tuesday but seemed to be clearing with Tuesday’s generation. Generation is still the 12-hour, two-generator schedule. The 12-hour schedule should remain through the weekend but starting times can vary, so be sure to check before planning your fishing trip. The fish are biting, it just depends on the clarity of the water and the right generation. With the river clearing, the trick is to fish the lowest water ahead of the new generation.

“My fly selection has been the same for the last couple of weeks.

For me, size 14 or 16 mayfly nymphs and size 18 or 20 midge pupa have been good choices. Last Friday, the fish were rising, and swinging a size 16 mayfly soft hackle produced fish.”

Please avoid kayaking or canoeing in the high-water generation.

Putting children in kayaks or canoes, even with life jackets, is very dangerous in high water. If the craft capsizes, the child will be swept away by the current.

Plan your trip to avoid the new generation and reach your takeout point before this water arrives. Respect the river and enjoy a safe trip.

The lake offers warm water with no current and may be a good alternative when the river is high and swift.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 471.40 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 7-172019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318)

said the water level at Greers Ferry is at 470.68 feet msl. It is 8.14 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. The water was just a tad lower but has come back, holding from the hurricane rains, and it will be moving back down soon. Crappie are still eating trolled baits or baits fished vertical in and around 30 feet on jigs, minnows, crankbaits and beetle spins.

Bream are eating well all over the lake and rivers on crickets, crawlers, beetle spins and small crankbaits from super shallow to 25 feet. Walleye are setting up in different places this year because of the flow of water. Drag a drop-shot around with a crawler on it in 12-40 feet. Catfishing is really, really good all over but not a lot of people are fishing for them. The channel swings next to flats are working well. Black bass are eating, you just have to wade through a lot of small fish. They are kind of in transition, even at night. Small limits are being caught.

Try dragging something from 25-50 feet. Hybrid bass and white bass are acting crazy as always.

Some have gone back

(updated 7-172019) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870453-2424) said the river level is high and the trout bite is excellent.

In fact, they say things have been astounding in that they’ve seen more 14- to 18-inch rainbow trout than they’ve ever seen in the river. They report that some people are complaining because they’re too big and they can only keep one fish over 14 inches.

Rainbows are eating up PowerBait, pink PowerWorms and smaller crankbaits. The brown trout are not doing as well as the rainbows because of the fluctuating water. They tell us, “It is like the rainbows are on steroids and the Game and Fish Commission must be doing something right.”

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 571.34 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 7-172019) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said the stripers are beginning to school on Norfork Lake, but not in the locations they usually can be found this time of year. The hybrids are going crazy off the deep points from Big Creek to Point 1. About 6 a.m. they are feeding

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on threadfin shad and the topwater bite may last up to an hour. The best live bait bite starts around 5:45 a.m. and can last up to 7 a.m. but usually not in the same area. You have to keep moving around the area you’re fishing because the schools are very deep, 60-80 feet, and keep moving around off the deep side of points from School bus Point to Koso Point. You have to stay in deep water to catch fish this year.

Channel swings next to deep points are the best locations. The three baits are working very well right now are live gizzard shad, spoons and a Kastmaster bucktail with a spinner. “I have not seen many fish caught trolling this past week but I'm sure they have been catching some on swimbaits and big umbrella rigs.

Stripers are also being caught in Shoal Creek around 6:30 in the morning along the bluff wall. The only problem is, it's not every day.

The walleye bite is turning on using bottom bouncers with shiners with a nightcrawlers off the points in 30-35 feet of water from Georges Cove to the dam.”

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 7-172019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said last weekend that during the previous week Norfork Lake fell 1.2 feet to rest at 15.7 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 8.6 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had heavy generation and no wadable water during the day. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White

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River System are well over the top of power pool. We are now having heavy generation and expect it to continue for the foreseeable future. The Norfork has been slow. Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole in the past two years.

The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt.

Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper (size 14).

The fishing is better in the morning.

Dry Run Creek is fishing well. With school out, it can be crowded.

There is some work being done at the hatchery that has affected access to the upper areas on the creek and some of the hatchery discharge pipes are not running resulting in lower flows on the creek.

The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and white mop flies.

Remember that the White and Norfork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga.

Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water.

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July 23, 2019

Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC. FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME RIDER!

Experience, strength & hope offered to family & friends of problem drinkers.

Tuesday, 7:30p.m., 167 Joe Bowling Rd, Clinton.

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PERSONALS

2008 Honda CRF 80F with an 80cc, Air Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Transmission.

THIS HONDA HAS BEEN STOLEN! If you have any information, please, call (501)253-0800

AUTO SALVAGE in Greenbrier

The City of Fairfield Bay is now accepting applications for a full time 911 dispatcher.

Must pass a criminal background check and drug test. Looking for an applicant that has good typing skills, computer experience and be able to multitask. Applicants familiar with Van Buren County and that have experience in a dispatch center preferred.

Pick up application at the dispatch center 101 Little Rock Dr. Fairfield Bay. 501-884-6005

You push, pull or drive in We pay top prices!

(501)679-5172 The City of Fairfield Bay is now accepting applications for a full time police officer.

Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's

Pick up application at the Police Department 101 Little Rock Dr. Fairfield Bay. 501-884-6005

Antiques

Good job Tim! On your garden.

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WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

SERVICES DRY WALL REPAIR •••••• PAINTING •••••• REM0DELING •••••• No Job too Small •••••• 40 years experience Call: (870)214-2283

Mix puppies males and females 12 weeks old Rehoming Fee $50.00 Call: (501) 745-4735

Towlite 3 horse slant trailer Excellent condition with extras. Priced below market. $5,500.00.

Call: 745-4378

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS

FOR SALE OR LEASE 20x40 Office with 8x40 Covered Porch and 3 Green Houses on 1 acre on Highway 65 South, Clinton, AR

Call 501-940-5448

For Rent

FOR RENT! Newly renovated condo in FFB area. 2 B/R and 1-½ Baths. $600/month with $600 deposit.

For more information call (501)745-1787.

Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.

Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month.

Deposit required.

Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-31

EMPLOYMENT

Transportation driver wanted. Must be able to pass drug and background screens. Must have clean driving record.

Apply in person at Van Buren County Aging Program office 311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2 (behind Clinton Senior Center). EOE

City of Clinton is accepting applications for a Street Department Employee.

Applications can be picked up at Clinton City Hall 354 Main Street in Clinton.

All Applications must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Tuesday August 6th at City Hall.

For more information call: 253-0162

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $238.88 INTO THE COUNTY GENERAL SHERIFF DEPARTMENT BUDGET #1000-400 AND $250.00 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000-418.

WHEREAS: There has been donations to the Sheriff’s Department for the K-9 Unit totaling $238.88; and WHEREAS: The Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department has paid $250.00 to the Detention Center For lawn care.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1. $238.88 be appropriated into the Sheriff Department budget #1000400-3104 K-9 Donations.

SECTION 2. $250.00 be appropriated into the Detention Center Budget #1000418-2002 Small Equipment Approved this 18th day of July, 2019

Senior Center cook wanted.

1 year experience in human services facility. ServSafe certification helpful.

Must be able to lift 25 lb., pass drug and background screens. Regular, daily schedule.

Apply in person at Van Buren County Aging Program office 311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2 (behind Clinton Senior Center). EOE

Come join the team in Fairfield Bay, AR At the new Bayside Restaurant Located at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites ••••••••••• We’re adding permanent positions year round for Grill Cooks, Food Service Technicians and Dining Room Service Staff.

••••••••••• Email: gingerlee @icloud.com if you are interested, or call: (407)-376-4989

FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-19-56 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH E. MCWILLIAMS, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 373 RACHAEL DRIVE SHIRLEY, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: JUNE 7, 2019 Mary McWilliams was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 9, 2019. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

THIS NOTICE first published this 23rd day of July, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County made and entered on the 1st day of July, 2019 in a certain cause then pending therein between: PETIT JEAN STATE BANK vs.

(71CV-2019-14) MARK JONES and LINDA JONES, husband and wife, the undersigned Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder at the front door or entrance of the Van Buren County Courthouse in which said Court is held, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Wednesday, the 14th day of August, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. the following described property, located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: THE EAST 100 FEET OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21), CITY OF CLINTON, ACCORDING TO THE WORKMAN PLAT AS SHOWN IN DEED RECORD 61, PAGE 340, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a Bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10% per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.

Given under my hand and official seal this 9th day of July, 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray Debbie Gray Commissioner of Circuit

Mary McWilliams, Executrix

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REAL ESTATE

APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

HARNESS AUTOMOTIVE & RECOVERY The following vehicle has been in our possession since March 19, 2019.

200 Silver Dodge Durango, VIN # 1B4HSl28N6YF216370 If not claimed within 45 days of the 07-23-2019 printing of this notice, it will be dismantled, destroyed or sold at public auction. call: 501-253-5998

By: /s/ Kent Tester .

KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-30 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE RATE OF PAY OF JURORS WHO ARE SUMMONED AND APPEAR FOR ORIENTATION IN VAN BUREN COUNTY; WHEREAS: Van Buren County is under financial strain; and WHEREAS: There is need to reduce the rate of pay for Jurors who are summoned and appear at orientation, to the mandatory minimum rate of $15.00 per day; and WHEREAS: The mandatory rate of $50.00 per day will remain for those that serve on the Jury; and WHEREAS: This ordinance complies with the provisions of A.C.A §16-34-103-106 and shall be effective upon passage.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1. The rate of pay for Jurors attending orientation will be reduced to the minimum rate of $15.00 per day.

SECTION 2. The mandatory rate of $50.00 per day for Jurors serving will remain the same.

SECTION 3. This ordinance will be in effect upon passage.

Approved this 18th day of July, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2029-32 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $40,000.00 INTO THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND #1000-8043102, TO BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE CIRCUIT CLERK’S RECORDER’S COST FUND #3006-102 AS NEEDED. WHEREAS: Monies have not come in to the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder’s Cost Fund as expected; and WHEREAS: The Fund is running low and will not be enough to make it to the end of the year.

WHEREAS: $40,000.00 of the $40,000.00 will need to be transferred into the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder’s Cost Fund #3006-102-1001 F/T Salaries, after the passage of this ordinance.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1. $40,000.00 be appropriated into County General #1000-804-3102 to be transferred into the Circuit Clerk’s Recorders Cost Fund #3006-102, as needed.

SECTION 2. $40,000.00 of the $40,000.00 be transferred into the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder’s Cost Fund budget #3006-102-1001 F/T Salaries at passage of this ordinance.

Approved this 18th day of July, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. John Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

Sponsored by J.P. John Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-33 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $1,500.00 INTO THE COUNTY JUDGE’S BUDGET #1000-100 FROM THE COUNTY ROAD BUDGET #2000-200.

WHEREAS: The County Judge’s salary was split between County General and County Road; and

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-34 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF TIRES TO MARION COUNTY, ARKANSAS AND TO APPROPRIATE $3,600.00 INTO 2000-200-2008 TIRES AND TUBES. WHEREAS: The Road Department owns nine (9) tires which do not fit any equipment currently being used by county equipment; and WHEREAS: The tires are at least five (5) years old; and WHEREAS: The tires did not sell at the recently held public auction; and WHEREAS: Marion County has a need to use the tires.

WHEREAS: part of what should have been paid out of the County Road budget had been paid from County General, causing it to be short; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

WHEREAS: $1,500.00 should be transferred and appropriated in to #1000-100 from $2000-200.

The Van Buren County Road Department is hereby authorized to sell the following tires to Marion County, Arkansas:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

Three (3) never driven Michelin 14x24 Grader Tires for $500.00 each; and Six (6) Retread Unicare 14x24 Grader Tires for $500.00 each

SECTION 1. The following be appropriated and transferred into 1000-100-from County Road #2000200; $1,011.57 #1008 Retirement, $153.85 #1006 Social Security Match, and $334.58 #1001 Salaries-F/T.

To be appropriated into line item number 2000-200-2008 Tires and Tubes.

Approved this 18th day of July, 2019

Approved this 18th day of July, 2019

APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge

APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

For a total of $3,600.00

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July 23, 2019

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as First Pentecostal Church of Clinton. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040.

(Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!)

Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

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July 23, 2019

Good season for Bombers - The Shirley Bombers 12U softball team finished their season with a 28-5 record last month. The team placed first in league, first in the tri-county tournament, second in district and third in state. The team is made up of girls from Shirley, Clinton and Greers Ferry. They are (back row from left) Emma Gordon, Kandi Campbell, Akayla Rocha, Hunter Hutto, Abigail Hensley, Mylie Newland, Trivium Haynes, Katelyn Spence, (front row) Jasmine Mcelroy, Glenda Clayton, Adison Barnett, and Chloe Mcavaney. Coaches are Brian Barnett (left) and Randy Hutto. Players not pictured are Addy Coots and Savanna Prevost.

Arkansas Quilt Trails

Digging for liquid - Drilling for water off Sail Boat at the Highway 16 East in Clinton. (Photo by Robert Snyder) Lake - This quilt block is at 100 Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Look for the white, two-story building at left before turning right Saturday, July 27, is visibility and promota- to go to the Fairfield Clinton’s first ParkFest, bility by joining togeth- Bay Marina on Greers a community open er.

Ferry lake. The 4’x4’ house at Archey Fork There is no admis- quilt block is sponPark. Plans are to hold sion to ParkFest and all sored by Fairfield Bay ParkFest the last Satur- ages are encouraged City Hall and was paintday of each month and to come and enjoy the ed by Shelley Moix. will feature conces- park during ParkFest The quilt block insions, booths from lo- days. The concession cludes a sail boat to recal vendors and organi- stand will be open for flect the significance zations, and more. daytime events, based of Greers Ferry lake to The community has on volume. the community. Fairmany worthy events Registration is free. field Bay was formed in throughout the month, Spaces and schedules 1965 as a lake/mounbut activities compete must be first approved tain resort and retirefor attendance. Event by the Clinton Zoning ment community. The organizers work hard to official. For questions, site was chosen beplan their events, and email info@clintonark. cause of Greers Ferstruggle with getting com or call Phillip Ellis ry Lake. Fairfield Bay word out. Enjoy better at 501-745-8110. has a current popula-

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tion of 2,247 and sports two golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, a disc golf course, several pools, restaurants and 90 miles of ATV trails. The dedication

by President John F. Kennedy of the Greers Ferry Lake Dam at Heber Springs in October 1963 was one of his last public appearances before the assassination.

Greers Ferry Lake was formed by a dam of the Little Red River. The dam’s primary function is flood control and it also serves as a hydroelectric power plant. The recreational lake is 30,000 to 40,000 acres depending on the water level and has 340 miles of shoreline.

Broken Diamond - This quilt block is at 392 Shore Drive, Shirley, painted by Patti Rye. It’s based on the star shape and some call it Broken Star.

Made of 32 skewed rectangles in a circle, a star shape emerges.

It’s named Broken Diamonds because it resembles the facets of a diamond reflected by light. Ozark Mountain foliage colors of gold, orange, deep red, green and brown were chosen with an accent of the Native American color turquoise. The two “electric” colors of orange and turquoise

give it movement, making your eyes move around the design. The background is a combination of tan and light gold depicting an aged quilt. The quilt block hangs on the side of The Pig Trail Trading Company studio which is owned and operated by Patti Rye, a native Arkansan who is a graphic designer. Her whimsical hogs depicting the Arkansas Razorback fans are on t-shirts, hand-sewn pillows, aprons and tea towels.

(Articles and photos from Arkansas Quilt Trails Facebook Page)